Accessibility StatementSkip Navigation Total revenues were $4.7 billion in the third quarter of 2025, compared with $2.9 billion in the third quarter of 2024, primarily due to net investment gains of $275 million this quarter compared to net investment losses of $1.4 billion in the third quarter of 2024. Net earnings were $1.6 billion, or $3.08 per diluted share, compared with net losses of $93 million, or losses of $0.17 per diluted share a year ago. Net earnings in the third quarter of 2025 included net i ...

Core Insights - Aflac Incorporated (AFL) is positioned for growth due to expanding sales in Japan and the U.S., a trusted brand, innovative products, strict underwriting discipline, and effective cost management [1][3][4] Sales Performance - Sales in Japan increased by 18.7% year-over-year in the first half of the year, reaching $236 million, driven by strong sales of Miraito and efforts to attract younger customers with Tsumitasu [3][9] - U.S. sales rose by 3.1% year-over-year to $649 million, with group life and disability products contributing significantly to this growth [3][9] Margin Analysis - The company anticipates pretax margins of 30-33% in Japan and 17-20% in the U.S. for 2025, with the U.S. segment achieving a 22.5% pretax margin in the second quarter due to cost-control measures [4][9] Business Resilience - Demand for supplemental insurance remains strong, as these products address coverage gaps rather than compete with traditional offerings, providing Aflac with a stable revenue stream less affected by economic fluctuations [5] Shareholder Value Initiatives - Aflac prioritized shareholder rewards, repurchasing 7.9 million shares worth $829 million in the second quarter and authorizing an additional 100 million shares for repurchase, totaling approximately 130.9 million shares remaining [6] - The company extended its dividend growth streak to 42 consecutive years in 2024, with total capital deployment reaching $2.4 billion in the first half of 2025 [6] Earnings Performance - Aflac's earnings have exceeded the Zacks Consensus Estimate in two of the last four quarters, with an average surprise of 6.6% [7] Industry Competitors - Competitors like AMERISAFE, Inc. and Globe Life Inc. are also active in the market, with AMERISAFE focusing on workers' compensation and maintaining a strong retention rate, while Globe Life benefits from steady premium income and underwriting margins [10][11]

Core Insights - Aflac Incorporated reported a significant decline in total revenues and net earnings for the second quarter of 2025 compared to the same period in 2024, primarily due to net investment losses [2][3][7] Financial Performance - Total revenues for Q2 2025 were $4.2 billion, down 19.0% from $5.1 billion in Q2 2024 [2][27] - Net earnings fell to $599 million, or $1.11 per diluted share, a decrease of 65.9% from $1.8 billion, or $3.10 per diluted share, a year earlier [2][27] - Adjusted earnings for Q2 2025 were $957 million, down 7.5% from $1.0 billion in Q2 2024 [4][32] Investment Performance - The company experienced net investment losses of $421 million in Q2 2025, compared to net investment gains of $696 million in Q2 2024 [3][37] - Adjusted net investment income for Q2 2025 was $1.036 billion, a slight increase of 0.3% from $1.033 billion in Q2 2024 [38] Shareholder Equity - Shareholders' equity increased to $27.2 billion, or $50.86 per share, at June 30, 2025, compared to $26.0 billion, or $46.40 per share, at June 30, 2024 [6][39] - The annualized return on average shareholders' equity for Q2 2025 was 9.0% [6][40] Segment Performance - Aflac Japan's net earned premiums in yen decreased by 4.8% to ¥254.6 billion in Q2 2025, primarily due to internal cancer reinsurance transactions [9][10] - In dollar terms, Aflac U.S. net earned premiums increased by 3.4% to $1.5 billion in Q2 2025, reflecting improved sales and persistency [14][15] Sales and Growth - Total new annualized premium sales in Aflac Japan increased by 23.2% to ¥20.7 billion, or $143 million, in Q2 2025 [13] - Aflac U.S. sales increased by 2.7% in Q2 2025 to $340 million, benefiting from group life and disability products [16] Capital Management - The board declared a third-quarter dividend of $0.58 per share, payable on September 2, 2025 [19] - Aflac repurchased $829 million in shares during Q2 2025, with 30.9 million shares remaining authorized for repurchase [19][23]